Paula Cabrera Urena
About Paula Cabrera Urena
Paula Cabrera Urena is the Vice President and Head of IT User Experience and Network Services at Bristol-Myers Squibb, with a strong background in managing large-scale IT projects and digital transformation initiatives.
Current Position at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Paula Cabrera Urena currently holds the position of Vice President and Head of IT User Experience and Network Services at Bristol-Myers Squibb. In this role, she is responsible for leading the implementation of a global IT user experience strategy, significantly enhancing employee productivity and satisfaction. She has also played a key role in the company's digital transformation initiatives, focusing on modernizing network services and infrastructure.
Previous Roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Paula has held several key positions at Bristol-Myers Squibb throughout her career. From 2008 to 2016, she served as Director/Executive Director Collaboration & Personal Productivity. Prior to that, she was the Associate Director of Global Desktop Management Services from 2002 to 2007 and Manager of Desktop Infrastructure from 2000 to 2002. In these roles, she developed and executed vendor management strategies aligning with enterprise IT objectives and managed large-scale IT projects in the pharmaceutical industry.
Experience at Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Before her tenure at Bristol-Myers Squibb, Paula worked at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. She served as Senior Project Director - Desktop Engineering from 1998 to 2000 and Project Director - Desktop Support from 1996 to 1998. These roles provided her with experience in managing IT services in financial institutions, including large-scale desktop engineering projects.
Educational Background
Paula holds an MBA in Information Communication and Systems from Fordham University - Graduate School of Business Administration, which she earned between 1994 and 1998. She also has a Bachelor of Science degree with a dual major in Marketing and Computer Information Systems from Manhattan College, completed from 1986 to 1990. Additionally, she is a graduate of the Regional Leadership Forum at the Society of Information Management, achieved in 2014.
Professional Achievements
Throughout her career, Paula has demonstrated a strong ability to manage and lead IT projects, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector. She successfully integrated new technologies to support remote work and collaboration during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, she has a proven track record in developing and mentoring IT talent, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Her participation in industry forums and conferences ensures she stays ahead of emerging IT trends and technologies.